Post Doctoral Fellow I3R

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Closing Date: 08/13/2026 Type of Position: Researchers and Scientists Workstudy Position:

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No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Summary of Job Duties: The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas is the new model of public research and economic development, working with commercial, philanthropic, non-profit, and governmental organizations to deliver positive societal impact. It is about bringing the discoveries of the future to the world in real-time.

You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with purpose-driven coworkers in one of the fastest-growing and most naturally beautiful regions in the U.S. You’ll join a growing team of visionary researchers and thought leaders dedicated to working with a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to deliver innovative solutions.

I³R is committed to building a collaborative, and team and cultivating a welcoming atmosphere where all opinions are valued, all voices are heard, and ideas become reality.

The Post Doctoral Fellow at I³R will work as a member of the research team and will participate in data collection activities, develop tools for efficient and reliable data collection, and prepare reports and publications of research results in R&D areas within the food tech and/or health tech sectors. They will focus on the translation of basic research to design and development of products, technologies and subsequent deployment.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: • A PhD or comparable advanced degree and expertise in engineering, data science, statistics, food science, nutrition, neuroscience, food or health policy, health education, or related fields

• 2 or more years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience in working towards product development in the food or health sectors.

• Prior experience in data collection and processing of complex data sets

• Ability to program in Python, R, or Matlab

• Ability to plan and anticipate actions according to changing priorities and deadlines

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience troubleshooting in demanding environments

• Ability to document activities and develop product documentation as needed

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team while being able to work independently

• Share a desire to improve access to high-quality food, health and economic opportunity

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Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas

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